Alzheimer's Association will present two workshops Dec. 1 and Dec. 8 in Lake Ridge on “Living with Alzheimer’s: For Late-Stage Caregivers.” The series is sequential and should be taken in order.

To help federal employees and retirees navigate through the many changes in the 2015 Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) plans, dental and vision insurance programs, and flexible spending accounts, Congressman Gerry Connolly, who represents part of Prince William County, will hold an Open Season Workshop tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 15.

The US Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $100,000 grant to Fauquier County Public Schools for a project that will train more than 1,000 school personnel and community members to respond to mental illness in children and youth. Fauquier school division is the only one in Virginia to receive such a grant.

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative's group of employee volunteers, NOVEC HELPS, is asking area residents to donate non-perishable food to the Operation Turkey drive to help provide Thanksgiving meals for low-income people in Prince William County.

Fire Marshals of the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue remind merchants to take the following necessary precautions to protect their patrons and merchandise during this holiday season which starts on Black Friday, Nov. 28.

On Monday, November 3rd, at approximately 1:00 p.m., fire and rescue units responded to a structure fire in a two-story single-family home located in the 3300 block of Burleigh Lane in Dale City. Upon arrival, fire and rescue units observed smoke and fire emanating from the structure’s rear basement door.

Deadly house fires often occur late at night and early morning when people are sleeping, therefore, it is imperative that smoke alarms be properly installed and maintained to protect against injury and the loss of life. Here are the best life-saving smoke alarm tips to keep you and your family safe: